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Samsung’s 2.8 inch Galaxy Pocket waltzes through FCC
Firstly, we’ve had Samsung throwing a 5.3” ‘phablet’ at us and now it looks like they really are doing what they have been saying they want to. According to recent online reports, Samsung have stated that they want to offer a device for every individual’s needs. If you want a whopping big screen, you can go for the aforementioned Galaxy Note and now it seems that FCC has cleared a device that is on the other side of the spectrum, the Galaxy Pocket.
This cute little device packing Android Gingerbread OS has been heard about since earlier last month and has finally showed its little profile off on the doors of the FCC. While there are still no details about its launch in the US, when it does come out you can be sure of a very attractive price or maybe even free with a contract. The specs are not exactly ground-breaking but they are decent.
The Galaxy Pocket will come with a 2.8” screen, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, an 832 MHz processor, 3GB internal storage with a 2MB rear snapper which should be fine for taking average shots. It is not unusual for someone to walk into a retailer or carrier and ask for an inexpensive phone with average functionality and this might be it. Online rumors have mentioned that the device is most likely to land on AT&T first when it does come to U.S. Besides that, we will keep you updated.
Now here is a handset from the folks over at ZTE which intends to provide a sense of continuity, although this time around you will not be able to pick up the Zmax 2 from T-Mobile, as ZTE has decided on AT&T to be their US partner and mobile carrier for their latest phone. In fact, this device falls under the mid-range segment of things, where it will just cost $149.99 unlocked, now how about that for affordability?
That kind of pricing would see you end up with a 5.5” 720p touchscreen display, an 8MP camera with LED flash at the back, a 2MP front-facing shooter, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of expandable memory, a 1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 4G LTE connectivity, Dolby Digital Plus Audio, and a 3,000 mAh removable battery, and Android 5.1 Lollipop as the mobile operating system of choice. [Press Release]
You can be forgiven for being confused about ASUS’ Zenfone 2 range to date, and here is yet another model that will add to the brouhaha. I am referring to the ASUS Zenfone 2E, where it has just been announced to be an AT&T exclusive, where you can pick one up for just $119.99 without any contract, and it is also offered by the carrier’s GoPhone prepaid brand.
At that price point, you would get a 5” 720p IPS touchscreen display in return, an 8MP camera with LED flash at the back, a 2MP front-facing shooter, a 2,500 mAh battery, a dual-core Intel processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB of internal memory, 4G LTE connectivity, and Android 5.0 Lollipop running underneath Asus’ own ZenUI. Opt from either black or white shades.
If you have been hankering after the LG Watch Urbane for the longest time, while being an AT&T subscriber, then here is good news for you. This particular timepiece can be picked up for $349 a pop from AT&T, where it will arrive in a shade of silver to boot. This timepiece will run on Android Wear and is compatible with any smartphone that has Android 4.3 or higher as the mobile operating system of choice.
It is best to use the LG Watch Urbane within the confines of a Wi-Fi network all the time, along with your smartphone, so that you can keep track of notifications, send messages and make use of your Android Wear compatible apps at all times. Sporting a 1.3” circle P-OLED display, the Watch Urbane comes with replaceable 22mm stitched leather straps for more flexible fashion choices, while the integrated PPG Sensor (average pace, speed, heart rate, and distance) ought to keep fitness buffs happy, with a 410 mAh (non-removable) battery that has an all-day battery life. [Press Release]